Mountains: By Magnum Photographers

Magnum Photos presents iconic images of the world's most breathtaking peaks, showcasing the glamour of skiing, the hallucinogenic view of Mt. Fuji, life and war in Afghanistan, childhood in the Moroccan High Atlas, and Machu Picchu's mysterious granite peaks.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 04 July 2019
Publisher: Prestel

Magnum Photos, a renowned photographic cooperative, has captured some of the world's most iconic peaks through the lens of renowned photographers. Robert Capa's 1950s photograph of skiing in the Austrian Alps exudes glamour, while Chris Steele-Perkins' hallucinogenic view of Mt. Fuji offers a surreal perspective. Steve McCurry's images of life and war in the shadow of Afghanistan's Hindu Kush showcase the harsh realities of conflict. Harry Gruyaert's photographs of childhood in the Moroccan High Atlas capture the innocence of youth. Martin Parr's contemplation of Machu Picchu's mysterious granite peaks offers a unique perspective on the world's mountains. These photographs showcase the earth's most inspiring mountains through their unique views, dramatic lighting, and superb composition, making this volume a master class in photography. From breathtaking heights and majestic ridge lines to panoramic landscapes and dramatic terrains, these pictures illustrate everything there is to love, fear, and respect about the world's mountains.

Weight: 1654g
Dimension: 306 x 248 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783791384696